Books by Anirban Mahapatra
Science writing that separates fact from fiction and illuminates the most pressing issues of our time
Published Works
When the Drugs Don't Work: The Hidden Pandemic of Antimicrobial Resistance
Published in 2024
An urgent exploration of one of the greatest public health threats of our time: antimicrobial resistance. This book investigates how bacteria, viruses, and fungi are evolving to defeat our most powerful medicines, and what scientists, healthcare workers, and policymakers are doing to address this silent pandemic before it's too late.
“A timely wake-up call about the looming crisis of antimicrobial resistance. Mahapatra excels at making complex scientific concepts accessible while conveying the gravity of this urgent global health threat.”
“Meticulously researched and compellingly written, Mahapatra sounds the alarm on antimicrobial resistance with both scientific rigor and narrative flair.”
“This refreshingly jargon-light book that simplifies science on this critical topic is a great prescription for all laypersons who have popped an antibiotic ever in their life”
COVID-19: Separating Fact from Fiction
Published in 2021
A critically acclaimed guide to understanding the coronavirus pandemic through the lens of science. This book cuts through the noise and misinformation surrounding COVID-19, providing readers with evidence-based explanations of the virus, the disease, and the global response to the greatest public health emergency of our time.
“Mahapatra brings much-needed clarity to a topic clouded by misinformation. His scientific expertise and accessible writing make this an essential resource for understanding the pandemic.”
“A masterclass in science communication, delivering complex virology, epidemiology, and public health concepts in language that educates without overwhelming the general reader.”